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Am I Going to Be the Grandmother or the Parent?
Asked by J.W. from Houston
on August 7, 2008
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A while back I wrote that my 21 year old daughter is gong to have a baby. She and the father are in the Army Reserves. I met the father once before the pregency but ...
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- Your daughter is 21 and it's high time she became a grown up. You are not responsible for her. SHE IS. And you are doing her no favors by paying for everything. She mu...
- Hi J., I wanted to let you know that I completely understand where you are coming from. I'm a planner and like to have everything all worked out and be prepared fo...
- I am not sure what kind of advice I can give you, although I will try and see what comes of it.. I think the first thing you need to do is to tell yourself that you wi...
When It's Time to Leave
Asked by T.Y. from Philadelphia
on November 15, 2007
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I am wondering what other moms do to get their child to leave without a hassle. My son is 8 yrs old. Since he was little I have given him a 5 minute warning to let h...
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- Try explaing ahead of time that tantrums are unexceptable and what the consequense will be if there is a tantrum. The give him a 5, 3, 1 min warning befrre its time to...
- I would sit down with him and talk about his behavior, how you expect him to behave and what the consequences will be for the tantrums. Before leaving the house for p...
- At 8 years of age, he should not be behaving this way. It is time for him to start acting like an 8 year old. My daughter is only six. When she tried to pull somethi...
How Do I Handle This Situation?
Asked by H.Z. from Bakersfield
on November 13, 2007
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How do I handle my 6 year old. My mother in-law her grandma told her a couple years ago... that if we couldn't buy her something not to throw a fit but to call grandm...
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- In the long run she will like that youve told her no along the way. I have a mother inlaw that tried to buy my sons love and it didnt work sooner or later kids figure ...
- Just be upfront, tell her that is not what you want for if. Explain, to her and grandma, that she does not need to get everything she wants. But I would let grandma kn...
- Im with Barbilee on this one! I think that is excellent advice. It is all about taking back control!
SOOOOOO Frustrated! Stubborn 7Yo!
Asked by W.H. from Phoenix
on August 19, 2009
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Ok. I have a very bright 7yo son that has a simple list of chores to do each day that consist of homework, brush teeth, practice piano, one chore he gets to pick, pic...
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- I have a child just like that and it is harder when they are a teen. I suggest you get help for what you are in - power struggles. You have to be more forceful and t...
- A reminder - you are in charge. If he cannot remember to do his chores without you reminding him, he won't remember to take care of a pet. And yes, he should do them 1...
- Check into attending "Love and Logic" classes they will be a life saver to both of the issues you wrote about.
Overwhelmed
Asked by J.R. from Las Cruces
on January 9, 2007
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I am 28 weeks pregnant. This is my third child and my oldest will be three on the 25th of Febuary I am fine as far as the pregnancy goes but I am really overwhelmed wi...
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- Hi J., Don't be so hard on yourself. I felt the same way last year when I was pregnant with my third. It will all come together. As far as the potty training, I know ...
- i glad to hear that im not the only one going though this. i have a 3 year and a 9 month old. and a thrid kid is due in may. so i kind of know what you are going throu...
- Well I can see why you would be overwhelmed. I am trying to potty train my three year old and have been unsuccessful for quit some time now. I really wouldn't stress...
What to Do with an Almost 2 Year Old and Soon a Newborn!
Asked by T.Y. from San Angelo
on July 27, 2008
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Hi! I am sure there have ben other questions almost identical to this, but oh well. My son will be two next month and lately he just seems so stir crazy with me. I try...
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- Interactin with some other kids may be your simplest solution :}
- Hi T., You are doing the right thing by getting a schedule. I found that I had a much easier time sticking to a schedule with two kids because I had no choice. Lo...
- Boy, have I been there, too. I took my first son to the Children's Museum often, as well as library storytimes, bookstore storytimes, free music in the park- type eve...
Mom, Step Mom and Dad?????
Asked by S.M. from Boston
on May 6, 2007
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I have a 5 year old step son that comes over 2-3 days a week, my problem is that he does not behave at all when he is with his mom but when he comes over to our house ...
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- I went through w/ that with my ex husband and our 3 children. I had to put my foot down and tell them they couldnt call me to deal w/ their issues. it took several ti...
- As a mom of a son who goes to his father's house every other weekend, I believe your step-son's mom is doing the right thing. She needs to include the father in all o...
- Hi S.. My question is what are you & his dad doing that is different from what his mom is doing? My middle son's father & I had a huge problem w/his daughter from his ...
7 Yr Old Stealing
Asked by M.R. from Springfield
on May 18, 2008
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My 7 yr old step-daughter has been getting in trouble for stealing and lying at school. This last time was the second time in 2 weeks. We've taken away movie night, ...
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- M., Try some tough love. Sit down and discuss this problem with her. Discuss what she is feeling when she takes things and what she is thinking. This may be a cry fo...
- Hi M., I'm wondering if maybe this 7 year old may need some mommy time. Try taking her out once a week with just you and her. Tell her what night it will be so she ...
- i had similar instances, myself as a child. both of my parents left me. i started stealing stuff, same age. in retrospect, it was more like a passive-aggressive behavi...
I Need Help with a Hurt Child
Asked by N.J. from Cincinnati
on February 12, 2007
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I wasn't sure what to put this under. This has to deal with divorce, but it is also behavioral problems. My child comes home from his dad and is mean. I don't know ...
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- Hey , i totally know what ur going through. My son has visitation with his father every other week and when he gets home it takes him a good 2 days or so to get back t...
- It sounds like this is such a difficult situation - I really feel for you and your son. Perhaps both of you would benefit from someone to help you work through this t...
- N., I work for a domestic realtions attorney so this is something I hear about daily. You may want to try taking him to a counselor at The Woodlands. They seem ...
